Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant

The successful candidate will be assisting in the dispensing of medication; gaining key skills assisting customers on the counter. If you are passionate about pursuing a career in the pharmacy sector, this role is a fantastic opportunity with great potential.

Main duties include:

Ordering, receiving and storing pharmaceutical stock Receiving prescriptions and ordering prescriptions Making up blister packs Dispensing under supervision once trained Labelling of prescriptions Liaising with customers over the phone and face to face Duping and disposing of medicines Managing stock levels, replenishing and cleaning sales areas. Receive incoming supplies, verify quantities against orders and inform supervisor of stock needs and shortages Ensuring standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met To utilise specialist product knowledge when required To maintain a clean and tidy working environment To complete compulsory training as required To carry out other duties which naturally fall within the reasonable expectations of the role

Training:
Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2.

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/pharmacy-services-assistant-v1-0

Functional Skills if required. Please note that the apprenticeship standards require the apprentice to sit an End Point Assessment. Please refer to above link for more information. Blended on/off the job training and location to be confirmed.

Training Outcome:

Potential opportunity for a permanent role within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Clifton Health is a busy community Pharmacy based in Clifton, Nottingham.

Working Hours :
Full range of shifts between: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 6.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience